Let's all hold hands and sing Kumbaya

[notzubats]

Who: Everybody! It's a planet mingle!
Broadcast: If You want!
Action: On the Holding Hands plant!
When: From June 23 until whenever we need a new mingle.

[At long last, the fleet has arrived to a new planet. This means it's time for a mingle guys! Get in! ]

Comments

[axiomed]

[ He nods. ]

The Atroma has a way of reducing our autonomy.

[beathach]

I wasn't - talking about the Atroma specifically, but mm, they do.

[axiomed]

I know what you meant, Hank.

[ It's a problem they all face. ]

[beathach]

[he huffs a little weakly, rubbing at the back of his neck for a moment]

I know.

[axiomed]

[ He shakes his head. ]

Knowing can only do so much anyway.

[beathach]

Mm, well . . . it's admittedly tied up in - other things. So I end up making it worse than it is.

[axiomed]

We have a tendency of doing that as well.

[ He pauses. ] What other things?

[beathach]

[he considers not answering, but - ]

Think about it. Where else have I run into you and Erik a complete mess and couldn't do anything to prevent it?

At least here I could do something in the aftermath.

[axiomed]

That . . . was mostly due to the way Kyriakos was set up. Though I know how strong the feeling of helplessness can be.

[beathach]

[he can't help but huff, annoyed]

I hate it.

[axiomed]

We all do.

[beathach]

[he takes a deep breath and sighs out, slow. There's no point in being annoyed about it now; it's over and done with]

I know.

[axiomed]

I think we all know. But feeling it is different.

[beathach]

[he makes an attempt at a weak, joking tone] I really hope you don't feel the way I feel about it. You aren't as good at handling anger as I am.

[axiomed]

Oh, so you're an expert at handling anger now?

[beathach]

. . .

Sure, let's go with that.

[axiomed]

[ He rolls his eyes. ]

[beathach]

And if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you.

[axiomed]

I think we're good at repressing our anger. For the most part.

[beathach]

For the most part. I've slipped a few times, but - I can't exactly let mine get the better of me, either.

[axiomed]

None of us can. But I think it's equally important to express it when we can as well.

[beathach]

I still haven't found a way to do that. Not - a preferred way, anyway. But I suppose I don't get that angry very often, so I've never needed it.

[axiomed]

I think it's worth looking into.

[beathach]

I guess . . . how do you manage it?

[axiomed]

I usually try and find a way to expel the feelings. Whether it's with someone or by myself.